Visit to Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad l House of Nizam's | King of Deccan நிஜாம் அரண்மனை

Visit to Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad l House of Nizam's | King of Deccan ஹைட்ரபாத் நிஜாம் அரண்மனை
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Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad History
It was Salabat Jung, the fourth Nizam of Hyderabad, who commissioned the construction of the Chowmahalla Palace way back in 1750. After more than 100 years, the construction was finally completed between 1857 and 1869 during the rule of Afzal ad-Dawlah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad. This palace became the official home of the Nizams as well as the
location where they held their royal court. Festive ceremonies, royal weddings, and parties for welcoming royal guests, including Governor Generals, were also hosted here. Even the accession ceremonies of the Nizams were held at the Chowmahalla Palace.
The palace was restored over a period of five years, from 2005 to 2010, by Princess Esra, the wife of Prince Mukarram Jah.
Chowmahalla Palace Architecture
The grand Chowmahalla Palace, one of the top historical places in Hyderabad, epitomizes spectacular architecture. Due to its long period of construction, the palace reflects influences of many architectural elements, including Persian, European, Indo-Saracenic, and Rajasthani styles. It is believed that the edifice draws inspiration from the Shah of Iran’s palace located in Tehran. Initially, the structure was spread across 45 acres, but at present, it stands at just 12 acres.
The palace is also known for its spellbinding structural design. It comprises of two courtyards, lush gardens, and splendid fountains. The Southern Courtyard comprises of four palaces, which led to the name of Chowmahalla which literally means ‘Four Palaces’. ‘Chow’ is derived from the Hindi word char, meaning four, and ‘mahalla’ means palace. The four palaces are known as Afzal Mahal, Aftab Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, and Tahniyat Mahal. Each of these palaces features the neo-classical style of architecture.
The Northern Courtyard of the palace comprises the Bara Imam, a long passage with a series of rooms that were once used as the administrative wing of the palace complex. Shishe-Alat, which means the mirror image, is another stunning structure that stands opposite the Bara Imam. It is decorated with ornate arches, Mughal-style domes, and ornate stucco work.
The imposing Khilwat or Durbar Hall is one of the main structures of the Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad. It is an elaborate pillared hall where the Nizams held their royal court. The royal seat or the Takht-e-Nishan can be seen in this hall even today. Intricately carved out designs adorn the palace all throughout.

Things to See in the Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad
1) Khilwat Mubarak, the grand Durbar Hall of the Nizams where the royal court and other ceremonies were held
Southern Courtyard comprising of the four palaces, named Afzal Mahal, Aftab Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, and Tanhiyat Mahal.
2) Northern Courtyard containing the Bara Imam and the Shishe-Alat
3) Clock Tower or the Khilwat Clock that resides above the main gate of the palace
4)The Council Hall housing a treasured collection of priceless books and rare manuscripts
5) Roshan Bangla, the residence of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad
6) A souvenir shop where you can purchase colorful and carved items, showpieces, jewelry, etc.

Lesser known Facts about Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad
The palace boasts of a fleet of vintage cars that were used by the Nizams. This includes the 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.
The Khilawat clock placed above the main gate of the palace has been functioning for more than 250 years now. Every week, this mechanical clock is winded to keep it ticking.
The Durbar Hall of the palace contains 19 mesmerizing Belgian Chandeliers that were recently added to bring back some of the lost splendor of this royal hall.
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Entry Fee
60 per Adult for Indians
20 per Child (Below 12 Yrs) for Indians
200 per person for Foreign Tourists
50 for Still Camera
100 for Video Camera

Chowmahalla Palace Timings
Mounday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friday Holiday

Location https://goo.gl/maps/RS6DoaZ5YHicec9Y9
More details -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chowmah...
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